The voting is over, the candidates have squeezed every last drop of campaigning out of Kingston and Surbiton. Now it is over to the team of counters inside a giant sports hall in the Kings Centre in Chessington to find out who has won.
Vote counting has begun for the Carshalton and Wallington parliamentary seat after a four-week intensive campaign from candidates. A handful of parliamentary hopefuls are nervously milling around the Westcroft Leisure Centre as the counters
Ferocious rioting in Greece has stopped a New Malden journalist from voting on Election Day for the first time in 30 years, after being stranded in Athens. Christopher Mayer, who edits an industry magazine for the maritime industry and visits
Vote counting has begun in Sutton and Cheam after a four-week intensive campaign from candidates. The mood is tense among the handful of parliamentary hopefuls who have arrived at Westcroft Leisure Centre as the counters flick through the vote
As the polling stations close across Croydon, the borough waits to see who will become its next Members for Parliament. The counting began at 10pm at Trinity School in Shirley, with more than 500 people sifting through the ballot papers for
by Community Correspondent Bradley Pfeifer The election has finally arrived, and as the last few voters stroll around to their local polling stations to cast their crucial votes, the question on everybody’s lips is “Will the elected government uphold
The teenager accused of murdering his girlfriend two days after they split contacted her 1,679 times by text and phone during their three month romance, the Old Bailey heard this morning, as the boy continued to deny killing her and her sister.
Audiences at Richmond Theatre will find themselves on jury duty at Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution next week. Bombarded with red herrings and led repeatedly down the garden path, they must decide whether a man is guilty of murder. Honeysuckle
Ahead of his latest show at the Fountain Gallery artist John Dobbs tells us why his oil paintings are inspired by lanscapes from Molesey to Africa. Where do you live? Harefield in Middlesex Age 49 Tell us about your exhibition, Impressions
Midfielder David Hunt has hailed Brentford's 12th man for helping the Bees to an impressive first season back in League One. Boss Andy Scott have been well supported home and away this season with the average attendance at Griffin Park tipping 5,978
Last weekend I took my final chance of the 2009-10 season to watch Brentford play away from Griffin Park with Swindon, that hotbed of architectural wonder, natural beauty and high culture, being my destination. My brother and I were joined
South American botanical art from the past and the present, will be on display at Kew Gardens’ Shirley Sherwood Gallery from Saturday, with the exhibition featuring works from the historic Mutis Collection. Sixty two paintings from the collection have
Esher and Walton's Conservative candidate Dominic Raab has urged resident's in the constituency to get out and vote today - whatever their political allegeances. Mr Raab, who recently moved to Claygate, attended the polling station at
A 24-year-old man from Weybridge with paranoid schizophrenia stabbed himself 38 times and bled to death in June 2008, weeks after his anti-psychotic drug was changed, an inquest has heard. The family of Lawrence Crabb has called for a review
The body of an elderly woman was discovered by police in a Streatham Vale flat on Tuesday. The 85-year-old woman was found dead by police who broke in to the home in Helmsdale Road at 12.45pm after neighbours had become concerned for the woman's
Gordon Paterson, 45, IT Manager, Karen Paterson, 46, food safety trainer Both from Epsom. 1. What’s the most important national issue to you and why? The economy is definitely the most important national issue for us. I am changing jobs
When Philip and Susan, a well-to-do English couple, are shipwrecked on an idyllic desert island you might be forgiven for thinking the scene would be set for a romantic love story, but, thanks to the presence of Susan’s lover Henry among the flotsam
Crystal Palace will face Chelsea as part of their preparations for the 2010-11 Championship season. The fixture will take place on Saturday, July 17 (3pm) and tickets are already on sale priced £15 for adults and £5 concessions. All U16s accompanied
Two Girl Guides have received Jack Petchey Achievement Awards at a special ceremony held in Chessington last month. Kerry Coulby, 17, from Wallington, and Megan Joyce, 13, from Beddington, were rewarded on April 22 for their commitment to their
Families with children are invited to join the next batch of hands-on learning days for EcoLocal's Beanstalk Project. Gardening for wildlife sessions will be held at Westmead Allotments in Carshalton on Sunday, May 16 and Sunday, May 23. The
Twickenham Cricket Club proved they fear no-one in the Middlesex County League Premier Division after putting Surrey Championship Premier Division outfit Sunbury to the sword on Saturday. Three wickets for all-rounder Clint McCabe - plus two apiece
Thames Valley League final tables for 2009-10. Division One: 1 Rosehill played 14 points 106, 2 Teddington 14-80, 3 G Spicer 14-75, 4 G Spicer II 14-67, 5 Chessington 14-60, 6 Molesey 14-54, 7 Molesey II 14-33, 8 Decker 14-29. Division Two: 1 Rosehill
The three major party candidates for the Epsom and Ewell set out their differing views in interviews with Epsom Hospital Radio. In three special programmes, which are being broadcast regularly to patients at Epsom Hospital, Conservative Chris
Staines' ambitions of a Twickenham final were derailed in emphatic style by West Country based Hartpury College. Hartpury proved a handful for a strong Staines team, who can take comfort in the fact that this was the best team seen at 'the Reeves
A man who stabbed a policeman in the neck has been sentenced to seven years in prison. Montesnot Cheru, 20, from Thornton Heath pleaded guilty to wounding with intent at Croydon Crown Court on February 24. Police were called to Cheru
A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of another man inside a home for vulnerable people. Adrian Johnson, 27, of Cheam Road, is charged with the murder of a 49-year-old man, named yesterday as Robert Anthony Lewis, in a housing
A woman is in a critical but stable condition after being hit by a bus in Croydon town centre. The woman, described as having life changing injuries, was hit by a bus as she crossed the road in Park Street. A London Ambulance Service
Roll up! Roll up! To the Greatest Show on Earth. Perhaps not the household name it is over the pond, the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus is massive in America. And now it comes to this country, in the form of a heavily interactive Wii game
Sheen Lions Youth U13s hope to clinch a top-four finish in the Premier Elite divsion of the Surrey Youth League when they visit Aldershot this weekend. the club has more than 250 registered boys and runs 16 age group sides. Sheen Lions hold an open day
A pub in East Molesey was invaded by Monster Raving Loonies last night, as candidates from the party got together for a pre-election victory celebration. Four Loony party bands performed at the event at the Poyntz Arms in Walton Road, including
Head Coach Paul Hull has named his squad ahead of Friday's semi-final in the RFU Championship. After victory at Camborne last weekend, Bristol ensured a home semi-final in the RFU Championship, taking place at The Memorial Stadium on Friday evening
Head coach Gary Street has named seven Richmond players in his squad for the 2010 Women’s Rugby World Cup, being held at Surrey Sports Park in Guildford and the Twickenham Stoop later this summer. They include Rachael Burford and Amy Turner
Ashford Bowling Club started their season with a 120-77 victory in a mixed friendly at Bishop Duppas on Saturday. Despite the weather, Ashford won four of the five rinks with W Bayley, C Tanner, D Cliff and C Staples winning their rink 31-8. Sunday
Brentford midfielder David Hunt thinks competition for places next season is no threat even if it makes the job of securing a starting spot even harder. The 27-year-old struck his third goal of the season - his fifth for the club - in Saturday’s 3-2
Richmond RFC have appointed Steve Hill as their new director of rugby and head of coaching. The former Loughborough University, Blackheath and Kent star will take over from Geoff Richards next month, and brings a wealth of coaching experience to the
Belgrave’s Hassam Raidi beat a 300-strong field to win Sutton Runners’ open 10km road race at Wallington on Sunday in 32:39. He beat Dorking’s Nick Hodges by 42 seconds, with Elmbridge Road Runners’ Sean Renfer third in 34:00. Clapham Chasers
Walton AC were runners-up in their opening Southern Men’s League match at Cambridge. Mark Partridge (11.3) and Alex Fraser (11.5) gained maximum points in the 100m. Fraser also won the long jump (6.84m). Adam McCarthy won the sprint hurdles and over-45
St Mary’s Richmond made a winning start to their Southern Men’s League Division Two programme when they saw off Aldershot, Farnham & District in their opening match at Reading on Saturday. It was St Mary’s first Division Two win after finishing fourth
Environmentalists from across south London met recently to discuss how to make the vision of turning the Wandle Valley into a regional park a reality. Green groups said the move, which would see the area around the river Wandle - which flows through
Herne Hill Harriers came third out of five teams in a close opening Southern Men’s League Division Two match of the season at Battersea Park on Saturday. Winners for the newly promoted side included Clark Barrow in his debut in the 400m hurdles. Result
Epsom & Ewell’s international high jumper Julia Machin returns to the annual Surrey county outdoor champion-ships at Kingsmeadow Stadium on Saturday after an absence of two years. Machin, formerly Julia Bennett, will be competing in the senior women’
Bhangra star Jaz Dhami joined the Chelsea players at Cobham as he got behind Chelsea's Asian Soccer Star campaign. Jaz, who won the best male at the Brit Asia awards last weekend, was treated to a tour of the training ground and watched the players
Two athletes made history in a Southern Men’s League meeting in Kingston on Saturday when they became the first to be disqualified under UK Athletics’ new false start rule. The organisation last month followed the lead of the International Association
Dora is a very colourful girl. A colourful girl with an adventure on her hands, apparently. An adventure, a lovely pegasus called Boots and a wonderful gaming experience, for many of a younger persuasion to enjoy. And that is where the real enjoyment
Director of rugby Conor O’Shea is confident Harlequins have the quality to go from Guinness Premiership strugglers to top four contenders next season. Quins end a troubled campaign when they entertain Sale Sharks at the Stoop on Saturday knowing
Students voting for the first time had the chance to ask local candidates questions during a debate at their school. Glyn Technology School students asked questions at the debate attended by Conservative parliamentary candidate Chris Grayling
Saturday, May 22, and Sunday, May 23, sees Twickenham Stadium open its doors to the world’s finest rugby talent for the Emirates Airline London Sevens. Two days of non-stop entertainment will be on offer at The Home of England Rugby, where fun is
The polling stations are open for voters to decide on their government for the next Parliament. Voters have until 10pm to cast their votes in both the general and local elections. In Sutton, there are 95 polling stations in the borough, usually
An emotional Alan Lee thanked everyone at Crystal Palace after going from outcast 12 months ago to club hero on Sunday. This time last year the striker's Palace career looked to be over after he was sent on loan to Norwich City and then manager Neil
Die-hard Brentford Football Club fans are used to travelling up and down the country for love of the game. But faithful Bees supporter Jesse Doyle had a different kind of away match in mind when she journeyed to Uganda to spread some football
Cycling enthusiasts have accused Croydon Council of failing to build up cycling networks in the borough by not bidding for enough funds. Between 2006 and 2010, the council was able to bid for a share of £61m from Travel for London (TfL) to
The wrecking ball has been taken to the derelict Brown and Root Tower site as developers finally begin to overhaul the building once voted the ugliest in London. For decades the despised tower has loomed over Colliers Wood with its open car
This year’s Croydon Champions charity is hoping residents will be able to help them realise their dream to build a care centre for some of the most needy in the borough. The Cause 2000, which caters for Caribbean people, was founded by the
Holy Trinity Church in Trinity Road, Tooting Bec, is holding a plant sale this Saturday between 11am and 1pm. As well as a wide range of plants, there will also be free expert gardening advice and stalls selling cakes, refreshments and light lunches
Kingston Council has launched an investigation after a fire broke out on the Cambridge Gardens estate this weekend. At about 2pm on Sunday, residents fled the fourth floor of the estate building, when an open coal fire was started in one of
A boy who needs a vital combination of drugs to fight his rare and aggressive cancer has been told he must wait for NHS approval before he can have the treatment. Six-year-old Adam Bird, from Epsom, is waiting for a PCT board to approve a “
A Zimbabwean-born woman turned her passion for baking into an ethical business, crafting delicious cupcakes. Heather Bekker, 27, creates her mouthwatering delicacies in her mother’s kitchen in Selsdon. She said: “I had seen pictures
